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It’s supposed to run.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/841442904004534
“53 Willy’s B California jeep no rust to speak of have roll bar and tire carrier…motor has been rebuilt runs well”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $15,000
(08/11/2023) Chris sent me this former Navy CJ-3B dually for sale. You can contact Chris directly via email: romyg504 @ yahoo.com (remove the spaces around the @)
“1960 Willy’s CJ3B Dually. This Jeep came out of Georgia, was told by the previous owner that it was on a Naval base, and had been in the South up until 3 years ago. Stripped down and repainted last year. All new tires, rims, and seats. New speedo cluster, new radiator, mats, and door straps. Roll bar and seatbelts. Jack and camo netting (small bag in back) included. Lights all work including fog light. Directionals work as well. Runs and drives as it should. It’s a fun vehicle to drive, turns heads, especially with the dually package, and gets a lot of attention at car shows. Also comes with extra set of tires and rims.”
This could be worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/983473429648207
“Restored classic Willys. Clear title and registered. This vehicle is been kept in Athens TN”
Not 100% original, but appears pretty original.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/807410451029973
“This is an original 1960 Willy’s CJ3B in excellent condition. Has 39,780 actual miles and runs, drives perfect. I bought it from the 2nd owners, an elderly couple who were retired and not using it any longer. It had been stored in their heated garage for the last 32 years and started or driven occasionally. It looks exactly like it does in the photos and starts and runs perfect. It’s a rare high hood 3B and in original condition. Has has had a very rare passenger side fuel tank installed and looks factory. 4X4 works perfect, heater works, and stops like it should. Original 16″ wheels with new 700×16″ non-directional tires(100 miles). Seats do not have any rips or tears on them and the floorboards have no rust. Has horn and blinkers. We drive it about 2 times per week for ice cream outings. Nothing to do to this jeep but drive it. Will sell for $18,500 or consider trade for nice 60s or 70s muscle car.”
JW is selling his J53, because he bought an M-38 (which he found on eWillys).
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1514651112274242/
“This 1986 J53 diesel Jeep is in great shape and it runs fantastic. Truly a rare Jeep, there are not many like it in the United States. It has more power than a flat fender but still has classic Willys style. If you own this you’ll have the most unique Jeep in the group. Original 30443 Km on the odometer, which is 18,916 miles. Clear title in my name. Why buy a side by side ATV or a UTV when you can have a street legal turbo-diesel Jeep!”
This might be a good price.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/308173955074433
“jeep runs and drives needs brake work and gas tank engine is good and drive train the body needs either new rear panels or a new tub. Top is like new. My son and friend took the pics i don’t have a camera so this is all the pics that will be taken so if you’re interested come look, I was going to restore it because it was my dad’s but just don’t have time”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $12,500.
(08/09/2023) This CJ-3B has a classic northwest look to it, with the diamond plate sections, bucket seats, and full roll cage.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/622393839982894
“231 Buick motor. Aluminum radiator w/duel electric fans, front disc brakes, full roll cage, rancho lift suspension, power steering & tilt steering.”
Looks solid.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/269680085770649
“1953 Willys Jeep CJ3B Good Condition, Runs and Drives. Original engine, changes under the hood are the following: air filter, oil filter, 12 volt, electric fuel pump. Pretty much all original condition. Rare CJ3B”
This appears worth a look.
https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/eagle-1953-jeep-cj-3b/7651731650.html
“Selling my 53 Willys. I just don’t use it enough. This is a 53 body, on a 58 frame. It has a Dauntless V6 out of a 67CJ. Lots of upgrades;
11 inch brakes with dual reservoir master cylinder, updated steering with a saginaw steering box, new tie rods, etc. All new springs and shocks. Engine was rebuilt 5 years ago and has maybe 1500 miles on it. Rebuilt transmission(T14) , transfer case ,and overdrive. Tires are excellent. Lots of spare parts included.
5:38 rear end so this is not a highway jeep”
Body looks in decent shape. It might be worth a look.
https://kpr.craigslist.org/cto/d/stanfield-1953-willys-cj3/7642955360.html
“1953 Willys CJ3B 4×4 in great shape for its age. Motor has been rebuilt and runs great. Weber carb. Brakes in good working order. Have original rollbar. Tire rack and fuel rack for the back”
This late model 3B looks in good shape.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/23809571861293
“Hi I am selling my 1964 Willy’s Jeep runs perfect, clean , 4 cylinder and 3 speed, always FUN to Drive”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(07/03/2023) Runs. There must be a story behind that wood bumper?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/224145333893809
“3 speed. All new brakes and drums. Runs good. Just needs some TLC.”
TJ shared this “highly” modified 3B.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/164638179916478
“1953 cj3b tub on a 75 cj5 frame. No title bill of sale only. Main components are there needs motor put back in tranny is still in the Jeep. Has 3 link in the front. With fox air shocks. The Jeep is definitely an off-road toy. Just needs put back together mainly looking to sell but will trade depending on what you have. Make an offer.”
Replacement body?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/930665914695564
“New carb. New starter. New alternator. New battery”
This appeared in the “Vintage willys parts cj2a, cj3a, cj3b, cj5” group on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/533087846854829/permalink/2608721539291439/
The seller suggests that the hubs are self-locking, but they appear to be standard power-lock hubs from Cutlas (Cutlas did offer some automatic hubs in the 1960s … see the Cutlas Manufacturing history).
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/267519455893582
“1953 Jeep cj3b It has a rusty tub but many features that make it worth restoring. Solid frame, hurricane engine that turns, good hood and front fenders, Self locking hubs, newer radiator, nice looking gauges, original gas tank and horn. The front bumper is bolted on (not welded) and the frame horns are nice. Sold with Bill of Sale. $2000. Worth much more as parts. Call or text 218-349-three zero six five.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5000.
(06/05/2023) Seems worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/902754440790955
“6 Volt System Dual Battery System 3 Speed Manual Trans 4 Cylinder 4×4 Rear Locker New Clutch Assembly 2019 Fair Tires Bikini Top Snow Plow Tire Chain 2-5 Gallon Jerry Cans Spare Tire 6v LED Headlights Seats Re-Apolstered 2013 Speedometer Snowplow PTO Winch New Heatercore 2021 Dual Batteries Good glass all around It is a good snowplowing SoB!! CASH ONLY!!!!”
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Maybe someone up north can use this?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/109272472189925
“For sale 1953cj3b body tub, in very good condition, does need floor pan patching but under structure not bad. windshield frame in fantastic condition. and tail gate dented but not rusty. A very workable body. I do have a workable set of front fenders I’ll through in. Located in Northbattleford Saskatchewan canada. 1200. Or trade for complete soft top and doors for cj2a”
Appears worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/219830791038553/
“1954 Willy’s cj3b for sale. 134 f head four cylinder, twin stick transfer case, three speed manual tranny, tow bar and a roll bar if interested. Believe it’s fairly original except the front bumper and warn hubs. Floors are in very good shape as is inside the tool box. Been sitting a while but did get it to fire dumping gas down the carb. Needs some love but overall a good representation of a high hood Willy’s.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/16/2023) This 3B is partially disassembled. The seller posted an early Kelly hardtop brochure as one of the pics, but he actually has a Kelly series 23 top produced in the 1960s. The TC is likely a Dana 18 (not Dana 41) and the diffs are likely Dana 25/44 (not 18/44).
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/219552757299562
“1954 WILLYS CJ3B. ALL ORIGINAL! CLEAN TITLE! BARN FIND! This CJ3B only has 38,715 original miles? It was purchased for a ranch in Colorado and stayed in family. This CJ3B also had the option for the HARD TOP. All glass is original and intact. NO CRACKS. I began the project and cant finish. Motor runs fine and was running before I started to restore. I was going to keep it all original. F4-134 Hurricane 75 HP engine, T90 3 spd. trans, Dana 41 TC, Dana 18/44 diffs.
Grill is perfect and blasted ready for paint. Hood and fenders are blasted and can be repaired for dents, etc. Or you can buy new ones. Hood is also blasted. NEW tail gate. Original seats are reupholstered! The radiator has been rod cleaned and tested. Rust is all surface rust. Some rot in tool box. Could be repaired. Lots or new parts ready for restoration completion; NEW suspension, New gas tank and sending unit, NEW shocks, NEW Floor pans, NEW 6 volt battery, NEW tail light, NEW; Mirror and arm, Grill webbing, Clutch and brake pedal felt, Oil hose and filter, E Brake cable, Battery hold down, Accessory pedal boot, Light switch, Wood hood blocks, Brake adjustment cover, body mount, fuel line tubing.”
Looks like a good price.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/657698509569008/
“Cj 3-b tub new , in primer”
This one deserves a closer look, as it *might* be an M-606. Note the ventilated windshield.
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/d/blooming-glen-army-jeep-1963willys/7635557843.html
“Willys Jeep, Model; CJ3B, also known as M606 military 4×4
Runs very well, good original condition.
Has small crack in windshield and small rust in passenger side floor, otherwise very nice.”
This may be a CJ-3B with a DJ-3A body.
https://columbus.craigslist.org/pts/d/newark-1963-jeep-cj-3b/7636631193.html
“1963 CJ3B excellent frame, good drive train, postal body, lifted, aluminium wheels, good tires, engine good but not running, need shop space. May trade for Honda CT 125”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6800. I’m shocked it is this low.
(06/17/2023) This has a fun paint job.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/765316648454234
“53 CJ3 Willy’s 3 speed 4×4 4 cylinder Super fun to drive custom paint clean interior Rag top Roll cage Too much to list”
Looks in good shape for the price.
https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/marcus-genuine-willeys-cj3b-jeep/7639279019.html
“Fully restored. 1954 Willys Jeep. This Jeep was from Arizona so it is a survivor. With the exception of the tailgate and a few pieces in the drivers footwell, its original metal. In total there’s less than a 1/4 cup of filler and that is in the hood covering an existing weld done years ago. The body was completely stripped, sand blasted and coated with high build epoxy primer so that we could examine for rusty areas. Then coated with 3 coats of Luzon red base and 3 clearcoats. the interior is coated in color matched bed liner, as were the wheel wells. See photos of the d/s floor replacement and top hat stiffeners. The original 15” wheels were blasted and powder coated and fitted with period all terrain tires of the correct proportions.
The transmission including transfer case were rebuilt with new bearings and several “out of spec’n” shafts. A new Saturn overdrive was installed so that you can get down the road at approaching respectable speeds. Most people that pass, just give an energetic thumbs up. (we did see 60mph one time) but typically you’re rushing around at 50-55mph.
The head was removed, and valves recut. The cylinders were still within tolerance, and she exhibits no smoking and uses no oil. The pressures were all within 10% of each other. The drive train has all new CV joints, transmission brake parts and axle seals. The brake master cylinder is new as are the front slave cylinders. The backs had been replaced the year we bought her!
The color is Luzon red, a beautiful deep red that was a Willys color for the 1952 jeeps. The colors for ’54 were slightly better than boring. Just about the first thing people comment about is the color. She has a 2″dia roll bar behind the seats and is fitted with a Bestop top that is easily removed or installed for late fall or spring driving. We keep the top on but doors off and sides rolled up for sun protection.
It’s a fun Jeep, don’t expect to cover hundreds of miles of freeway driving. These post war Jeeps were almost farmers tractors. But with the huge radiator and fan, she will happily rock hop all day.
We literally have thousands of dollars of invoices for the new parts.”